Requirement 3 – pass an assessment of competence (AoC) in accordance with FCL.935 within the 12 months preceding the expiry date of the FI certificate.

(b) For each third revalidation in the case of an FI(S) holder (so effectively 9 years after the initial issue of the FI(S) certificate) the holder shall have to pass an assessment of competence in accordance with FCL.935.

(c) Renewal. If the FI certificate has lapsed, the appliant shall within a period of 12 months before renewal;

attend an instructor refresher seminar

pass an assessment of competence in accordance with FCL.935.

The CAA Paperwork (and please notify the BGA office too!)

On confirming the revalidation requirements have been met, the instructor certificate on the applicants SPL or LAPL(S) is signed and validity dates are updated by an EASA FCL FIE(S)

The CAA have to be notified of the revalidation by the FI(S) using their Form 1135, which is countersigned by an EASA FCL FIE(S)

A BGA supplied template to assist instructors on completing the CAA Form 1135 is available here.

Please send an email confirming that you have revalidated your FI(S) certificate to lizzie@gliding.co.uk which must include your full name, your club, the date of recent FI(S) certificate revalidation and the new date of FI(S) certificate expiry. The data enables the BGA to continue to support your needs.